Strong's Lexicon Ben-chesed: Ben-chesed Original Word: בֶּן־חֶסֶד Word Origin: Derived from the Hebrew words בֶּן (ben), meaning "son of," and חֶסֶד (chesed), meaning "kindness" or "loving-kindness." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There are no direct Greek equivalents for the proper name Ben-chesed, as it is specific to the Hebrew text and context of the Old Testament. Usage: Ben-chesed is a proper name used in the Old Testament. It refers to one of King Solomon's twelve district governors, who were responsible for providing provisions for the king and his household. The name itself can be interpreted as "son of kindness" or "son of loving-kindness," reflecting a possible characteristic or the reputation of his family. Cultural and Historical Background: In the ancient Near Eastern context, names often carried significant meaning and were sometimes indicative of a person's character or the aspirations of their parents. The role of district governors during Solomon's reign was crucial for maintaining the kingdom's prosperity and stability. These officials were tasked with collecting taxes and resources from their respective regions to support the royal court. Ben-chesed's position highlights the organized administrative structure of Solomon's kingdom, which was known for its wealth and wisdom. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom ben and chesed Definition "son of mercy," one of Solomon's leaders NASB Translation Ben-hesed (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs בֶּןחֶֿ֫סֶד proper name, masculine (son of mercy) an officer of Solomon 1 Kings 4:10. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance the son of Hesed From ben and checed; son of kindness; Ben- Chesed, an Israelite -- the son of Hesed. see HEBREW ben see HEBREW checed Forms and Transliterations חֶ֖סֶד חסד Chesed ḥe·seḏ ḥeseḏLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 1 Kings 4:10 HEB: בֶּן־ חֶ֖סֶד בָּֽאֲרֻבּ֑וֹת ל֥וֹ NAS: Ben-hesed, in Arubboth (Socoh KJV: The son of Hesed, in Aruboth; INT: Ben-hesed Arubboth (Socoh |